Fragrance comparison

Avalon vs Eau de Cologne

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Avalon

Murdock London

3.5038 votes

Rank #21,296 CitrusAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #17,340 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories.

Avalon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Avalon0/4

Eau de Cologne4/4

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AvalonMurdock London

Eau de CologneMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 59%Had 17%Want 24%

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

Category winnerEau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

38 votes

68%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEau de Cologne

SillageEau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

white floral58%

floral44%

musky30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonSicilian Bergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

NeroliRosemaryLavender

Base2-3 hrs

Musk

Top

GrapefruitSicilian LemonOrangePomeloRosemary

Heart

GeraniumJasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskSiam BenzoinHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Neroli, Rosemary and Musk. Durations are only published for Avalon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night18

Spring93

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 13%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#17,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Avalon is a crisp citrus aromatic cologne built around sharp Mediterranean fruit and herbal greenery. The first spray delivers a tart burst of Sicilian lemon and bergamot peel that cuts straight through humid morning air. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into green neroli flower petals, c…

Reviews →

Eau de Cologne by Mahogany is a straightforward citrus aromatic scent that pairs bright, sun-kissed fruits with a clean herbal undertone. It matches a laid-back style, offering a clean, zesty profile for casual morning routines. The formula targets men looking for immediate freshness, though the green and musky elemen…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Avalon or Eau de Cologne?

Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories. Avalon is rated 3.50/5 from 38 votes; Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes. Choose Avalon for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avalon or Eau de Cologne?

Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Eau de Cologne 61/100, Avalon 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avalon or Eau de Cologne?

Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Eau de Cologne 60/100, Avalon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avalon and Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Neroli, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Avalon or Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

Avalon suits daytime wear; Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avalon and Eau de Cologne?

Avalon has top notes of Sicilian Lemon and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Musk. Eau de Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Pomelo, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Siam Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver.